Trail Running calendar near San Anselmo 2026-2027

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

A multi-distance trail event in Tilden Regional Park on September 12, 2026 featuring 50K, 35K, half marathon, and 10K courses with regular aid stations, cupless policies, event shirts, and a range of finishers awards.

Trail races at Stevens Creek Reservoir include a Half Marathon, 11K and a 2.5 mile charity Lollipop Loop on shaded singletrack and ridge trails. The field is limited and aid stations provide food and drinks.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

Trail running event in Las Trampas Wilderness on September 19, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with hilly trail terrain and scenic vistas. Remote participation options and a parks campership fundraiser are included.

A trail 5K at San Pedro Valley Park on September 20, 2026, with a kids run and member picnic. The course features an uphill switchback first mile, scenic mid-mile views, and a flat fast final mile.

Dick Collins Firetrails in Castro Valley features a 100k, a 50-mile race, and a marathon on Lake Chabot park trails. The event is UTMB Index and the 50-mile race counts toward the Pacific USATF Grand Prix.

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike is a final edition event in Napa's Skyline Wilderness Park. Participants run or hike a 3.3-mile loop, choosing their own distance up to 33 miles. This free event is a fundraiser, with a suggested donation supporting..

Trail running in shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park on September 27 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K options; steep singletrack, shuttle parking, chip timing and specific mandatory gear for the 50K.

The Trailblazer Race Mountain View will take place in Mountain View on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Experience a trail half marathon on San Bruno Mountain featuring 2,400 feet of elevation gain and stunning views. Enjoy a scenic route with 93 percent trail coverage followed by a post race meal and finishers medal.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A roughly 12 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, with about 4,200 feet of elevation change. The course includes steep climbs via Eagle Peak and Bald Ridge and a five hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Sonoma on October 17-18, 2026 offering 100 Mile, 50 Mile, marathon and 4-person relays on singletrack with substantial elevation and on-site camping.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses on hilly trails where mud and creek crossings are possible.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park on October 24, 2026, limited to 300 runners. Single-track course with hills, streams and rocky sections; orange ribbon markings, one aid station, no headphones allowed.

Trail races in Redwood Regional Park near Oakland on October 24, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 35K with significant elevation gain. The event uses chip timing, cupless aid stations and has a 330 runner capacity.